Morning briefs: October 13

* Brazil and Colombia are the top two Latin American nations in student drug consumption.

* Venezuela’s government will not devalue its currency and the U.S. dollar-Venezuelan Bolivar exchange rate will continue to be fixed.

* A brief follow-up: the three Mexican fishermen rescued in August after spending nine months lost at sea will get $3.8 million for the rights to turn their tale into a feature film.

* A survey published on Wednesday showed that 79% of Panamanians support plans to expand the Panama Canal.

Links- Prensa Latina (Cuba), Business Week, All Headline News, The Latin Americanist (blog), International Herald Tribune

Image- answers.com (Marijuana leaves)

Tags- Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Venezuela, drugs